Regional News - The Durango Herald

National Guard to help with cybersecurity defense efforts during Colorado election

State seeks to prevent personally identifiable information from being released

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 12:34 a.m. A bear was blocking the entrance to the Courthouse Apartments, 1140 East Second Ave. Sunday 10:36 a.m. Someone reported a low-flying drone...

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish’s endangered status

Environmentalists oppose the change

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado judge charged with felony menacing loses leadership job

DENVER – A Colorado state judge was removed from his leadership position after being charged with felony menacing on Saturday. Judge Mark Thompson, the chief judge for the 5th Judicial Distr...

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at the top of the contamination list.

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Oct. 18-22

Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

DATE: Oct 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

Cash drawings and additional vaccinations said to have ‘near zero’ association

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local funding

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:09 a.m. A German shepherd with a harness was running loose near Camino del Rio and Eighth Street. Police issued a warning. 12:56 p.m. An arborist...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News